Using your free elective credits to participate in experiential learning is a great way to put classroom learning into practical experience. While engaged in the supportive environment of an internship, you can test career goals, enhance professional skills, develop self-reliance, self-esteem, and responsibility. Furthermore, these opportunities encourage networking with professionals and will provide increased marketability for employment after graduation.
Below are your two options for earning experiential credits. Please meet with your academic advisor before making a final decision regarding which option is best for you.
MTH 391: Special Problems Independent Study
Requirements
- Prerequisite: Permission of chairperson
Logistics
- Special Problems
- 1 – 3 credits (Graded)
- Advanced work under the supervision of a faculty member and arranged to suit the individual requirements of the student
Contact
- James Baglama
- jbaglama@uri.edu
- 401.874.2709
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MTH 492: Special Problems Independent Study
Requirements
- Prerequisite: Permission of chairperson
Logistics
- Special Problems
- 1 – 3 credits (Graded)
- Advanced work under the supervision of a faculty member and arranged to suit the individual requirements of the student
Contact
- James Baglama
- jbaglama@uri.edu
- 401.874.2709
- Click here for more information
Explore Past Internship Opportunities
The following list is a SAMPLE of placements in which students have participated for experiential credits. This list is not exhaustive.
Rhode Island Internships
- Headshots Photography
- UBS Financial Services Inc
- URI Violence Prevention & Advocacy Services
Out-Of-State Internships
- Velquest Corporation
Sources: Internship Placements from Fall 2010, Spring 2011, & Summer 2011, and Explore Internship Opportunities by Major Archives 2009-2011
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ITR302/304: Field Experience & Seminar
Requirements
- 2.0 cumulative GPA or higher
- Minimum 60 credits prior to internship
- Available free elective credits
- Good academic and social standing
Logistics
- ITR 302 Field Experience: 3-12 credits (S/U grade)
- ITR 304 Seminar: 3 credits (letter grade)
- Seminar is asynchronous online via Brightspace
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